“Projected Top 2012 Iowa High School Track & Field Athletes” Interview -
Grace Gibbons, Freshman, Dowling Catholic High School
1. When & how did you get started in track & field? I did track and field in 7th grade to stay in shape for basketball.
2. Person/people most influential to your success in track & field? My Dad, coaches and teammates.
3. Your favorite track & field event(s)? 1500
4. Your track & field event coach(es)? Fr. Kirby and Kelly Parriott.
5. Keys to your successful track & field training program? Running during the off-season.
6. Your favorite track & field meet?
7. Track & field athlete(s) you most enjoy competing against?
8. Your greatest experience in track & field so far? When I got 5:32in the 1500 in 7th grade.
9. Goals for the 2012 track & field season? I want to get a time below 10:00minutes in the 3000 and a time below 5:00 in the 1500.
10. Long-term goals in track & field? For Dowling to win a state championship as a team and I win one individually.